# Time Between Comments

> Time Between Comments has 10+ active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Time Between Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Time Between Comments – WordPress plugin that allows you to set time interval between comments. This is a perfect plugin to keep your blog spam free and make each comment more valuable. You can set time interval in…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,192
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+17.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 22, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** levani01 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/levani01/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/time-between-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,021 |
| [limit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/limit/) | #15 | 26 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 601 |
| [time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/time/) | #91 | 122 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 9,030 |
| limit | >100 | 10,000 |
| spam | >100 | 3,702 |
| time | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Between Comments free?
Yes. Time Between Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Time Between Comments safe to use in 2026?
Time Between Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Time Between Comments?
Time Between Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,192 times since it launched in March 2010. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Time Between Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Time Between Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Time Between Comments last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on March 22, 2010 (17 years ago).

### Who makes Time Between Comments?
Time Between Comments is developed and maintained by levani01.

### What are the best alternatives to Time Between Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Time Between Comments are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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